1989 Peugeot 505 vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 505. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 505. (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Peugeot 505 | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 505 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
